Becoming a Paid Photographer

Whether you’re picking up a camera for the first time or refining your craft, this book covers everything you need to know—from camera fundamentals and lighting techniques to composition, business strategies, and scaling your brand. 

Invest in order to…

  • Learn your camera’s settings, dials and buttons.

  • Gain knowledge on lighting, composition, and storytelling.

  • Understand business, contracts, and legal essentials.

  • Avoid common beginner mistakes.

  • Marketing tactics to get your 1st & 100th paying client.

  • Utilize Ai to increase your speed, efficiency and quality.

  • Your camera is a value creator and value creates wealth.

    But many photographers, whether new or seasoned, struggle to bridge the gap between art and business.

    If you learn to market your work, create a system, and master your gear— you can get paid for your passion.

  • It’s not about chasing trends or flaunting wealth—it’s about building a sustainable career doing what you love.

    When you start putting in the work, every shot counts, and every client becomes a step toward your success.

    Let your art speak for you, and watch as the world begins to see your true value.

    Now’s the time to invest in yourself and claim the respect—and income—you deserve.

  • I’m Calvin Maurice @calvinmauricemedia and I have been doing photography as my main source of income for 7 years.

    I started in college with my photography studio being in my dorm living room.

    I love photography because of the memories & documentation that I get to provide my clients.

    I now consistently serve over 124+ clients annually and even employee other photographers to join in!

    I am ready to share the knowledge of how I got here with everyone willing to invest in themselves.

What’s inside

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The Choice is yours…

You could spend hours watching countless YouTube videos and Instagram reels, picking up bits of advice here and there.

Or you can have it all in one place—condensed, clear, and enriched with the nuance of my 7 years of experience.

This book gathers the real, actionable steps you need to succeed as a photographer, whether you’re just testing the waters as a side hustle or ready to build a profitable career.

It’s your chance to invest in yourself and turn your passion into profit with a book where every page guides you toward success.

Join in & lets keep shooting!